Construction Estimator

The Agency; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Annual salary increases

Excellent company culture

Long-term career growth

Job summary

A well-established commercial contractor is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator in the Kansas City area. The ideal candidate will lead the estimating process for a variety of commercial projects, collaborating with multiple stakeholders to develop accurate cost estimates and proposals. Applicants should have over 7 years of experience in commercial construction estimating and strong knowledge of construction methods and pricing. This role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and the chance for long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial construction estimating experience required.
• Strong grasp of construction methods, materials, and pricing is essential.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and pricing.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam, OST, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Review project drawings and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Collaborate with project teams on preconstruction phases.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving strategies.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and design teams during preconstruction.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations during the preconstruction phase.

Skills

Commercial construction estimating

Project management collaboration

Cost-saving strategies

Tools

Bluebeam

OST

Job description

A well-established commercial general contractor in the Kansas City area is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to join their growing preconstruction team.

Positon Summary

The Senior Construction Estimator will be responsible for leading the estimating process on a wide variety of commercial construction projects. This individual will work closely with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal project teams to develop accurate cost estimates, budgets, and proposals from conceptual design through final bid.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual and detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects
• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects
• Review drawings and specifications to complete quantity takeoffs
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier bids
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost‑saving strategies
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and design teams during preconstruction
• Participate in client meetings and presentations during the preconstruction phase

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
• Experience with large commercial projects (office, healthcare, education, industrial, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and pricing
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam, OST, or similar

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary, bonus, ESOP and annual salary increases
• Strong pipeline of projects in the Kansas City market
• Excellent company culture and long‑term career growth

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